After driving north to find Sydney, the trip had to be repeated to go and get Sydney. Again, Taz's mom and Cha Ching's mom offered to come with me, but only Taz's mom could go back the very next day.

We were very lucky the next morning as the temperature had dropped almost 30 degrees, and rain had swept across the northern part of the state. The trip would have been a hot, noisy one for Sydney had we not had that little break in our up-to-now oppressively hot summer.

We left around 8:00, escorted up the valley by billowing black clouds that provided a nice break from the searing sun. We pulled into a wet and muddy Sport Equine, but the air was dust free and the horses were friskier than they had been the day before. Uh-oh, both Taz's mom and I exclaimed simultaneously. Sydney, calm as a turtle the day before, was dancing in his stall, looking to MOVE!

There was no need to worry. He loaded just fine, rode all the way home quietly - even during a gas stop, and unloaded without too much trouble. Here's some video of his first half hour at the barn. I only edited out the really boring parts.

Taz's mom did the videography as well as the cute commentary. And as she said, that was Sydney's version of "wild and crazy!" And for those of you who are wondering where the heck Speedy G has gone, not to worry! Once Sydney was safely bedded down in his new home, Speedy G got some under saddle work. I couldn't very well waste such a pleasant summer day - even after 5 hours of driving!

And to keep things interesting, my entry for the schooling show in Moorpark is in the mail. Who will I be riding?

Katharyn

7/1/2011 03:58:28 am

So what inspired you to acquire another horse? Is this the place that Crystal used to acquire horses from?

Karen Sweaney

7/1/2011 04:52:57 am

Katharyn - I have known since I lost Montoya in January of 2010 that I would be getting a second horse. I just wasn't ready for it last summer. And with my work schedule, getting a new horse in the middle of the school year doesn't give me much time to get acquainted. We were in Europe for the first two weeks of summer break so I knew I had to wait until we got back.

I know this looks like a spur of the moment decision, but I've been thinking and planning for the past six months. I just didn't talk much about it! :0)

I am not really sure if Crystal has bought horses from Debbie Davis at Sport Equine. I really don't know. I provided a link to her facility in the blog post if you want to check her place out. I certainly had a good experience buying from here, as I know other have.

So far Sydney is turing out to be a great find!

Karen

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About the Writer & Rider

I am a lifetime rider. I began endurance riding in 1996 where I ultimately completed five, one-day 100 mile races, the 200-mile Death Valley Encounter, and numerous other 50, 65, and 75 mile races. I began showing dressage in 2010.​Welcome to my dressage journey.

About Speedy G

Speedy went from endurance horse to dressage horse. We're currently showing Third Level for the 2019 show season. Speedy is a 2004, 15'1 hand, purebred Arabian gelding. His Arabian Horse Registry name is G Ima Starr FA.

August 2018

About Izzy

Izzy was started as a four-year old and then spent the next 18 months in pasture growing up. I bought him as a six-year old, and together, we are schooling and showing at the lower levels. He is a 2008, 16'3 hand warmblood gelding. His Rheinland Pfalz-saar International (RPSI) name is Imperioso.